Yep, a lot. They are both inspired by wings, of course, but I think there was a fair amount of straight copying from the TWA. My jury is still out as to having such a curvy structure in front of a building that is basically a row of huge blocks... perhaps too jarring.
Yep. We’re back to 1962 and the TWA terminal. It’s a pleasant shape, but it does nothing for the rest of the building, nor for me. It really looks like not much more than an awning. IMHO
Is it just me, or does the portico remind anyone else of Saarinen's TWA terminal at JFK?
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Yep, a lot. They are both inspired by wings, of course, but I think there was a fair amount of straight copying from the TWA. My jury is still out as to having such a curvy structure in front of a building that is basically a row of huge blocks... perhaps too jarring.
DeleteYes. It is obviously an afterthought that was tacked on to the building later - perhaps the commission was a plum from 45 to a donor.
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It's been planned for quite a while now, I forget when the renovation of the museum started but it's been years and years...
DeleteYep. We’re back to 1962 and the TWA terminal. It’s a pleasant shape, but it does nothing for the rest of the building, nor for me. It really looks like not much more than an awning. IMHO
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit on the if-y side.
DeleteI like it, but then, I'm a philistine who knows nothing about architectural style and design.
ReplyDeleteOwww!
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